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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Arabia Mountain ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Atlanta Monetary Museum ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. The Autrey Mill Nature Preserve and Heritage Center

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4. Centennial Olympic Park

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5. The Cohutta-Chattahoochee Scenic Byway

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6. The David J. Sencer CDC Museum

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7. The Enduring Farmlands Georgia Scenic Byway

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8. Folkston Railroad Depot and Train Museum

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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9. The Georgia Capitol Museum

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10. The Georgia Governor's Mansion

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11. The High Museum of Art

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12. Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Marietta Fire Museum

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14. Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Monticello Crossroads Scenic Byway

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16. Noah's Ark Animal Sanctuary

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17. The Roswell Fire Museum

Category: Museums & Culture for Couples
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18. The Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies

Category: Kids & Family Fun
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19. Yellow River Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Lovely Southern state Georgia is home to gorgeous coastal beaches and islands, scenic pastoral farmland and cropland regions, and lively visitor attractions within the metro Atlanta region.
  • Visitors can explore the state on a budget and see some of its biggest attractions for free, including sites connected to the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site, which honors the life and legacy of the famed Civil Rights Movement leader.

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